Finally, they reached a mutual consent. Meanwhile, Tanya had reached Moon Bay. She immediately contacted Evan. Evan saw that the caller was Tanya. With Michael beside him, he was so shocked that he sneaked outside to answer her call. Tanya said, “Mr. Evan, I’ve arrived. Where are you now?” “We’re by the beach which is about…” Evan glanced at the surroundings before continuing, “300 meters from the entrance.” “Okay.” After Tanya made a sound of affirmation, she hung up. She got out of the car and headed to the location Evan had said to her. Soon, she saw Michael. Michael wore a white formal suit with black formal pants that brought out his tall and slender figure. His presence alone was a beautiful sight to behold. When Tanya saw him, her heart skipped a beat. She lifted the hem of her dress as she walked closer to Michael. She summoned her courage and called out to him, “Michael.” Upon hearing a woman’s voice, Michael’s expression instantly turned cold. He turne
Ivanka did not think so. It was a certainty. If Michael had listened to her, they would not have divorced. Even to that day, she vividly remembered his indifference when he threw the divorce settlement agreement to her. Noticing Ivanka’s aloofness, Evan pursed his lips. He bit the bullet and reminded her. “Ms. Lane, Tanya is here. Don’t forget that the surveillance camera in the casino was broken when the woman wearing your face ran out of the suite naked.” Upon hearing the sentence, Ivanka’s expression instantly turned dark. She recalled that night. “Where is she now?” asked Ivanka coolly. The next second, she put the fruit juice on a small round table. Evan quickly answered her, “Over there. Please come with me.” He led the way. When Ivanka sprang up, Alexander saw her and went over to stop her. He frowned and looked unhappy. “Iv, how could you break your promise?” He narrowed his eyes. His gaze was intense and cold. “No.” Ivanka denied his claim and said, “
“Yes, I do.” Ivanka was about to deny Evan’s claim when she saw Tanya walking toward Michael. He was holding a wine glass in his hand. Ivanka was surprised to see Michael in a white formal suit. She wondered why the b*stard was even worse than Alexander. She looked down to see her long maxi dress. It was not hard to guess that he wore all white on purpose. “Aren’t you on a date?” Michael turned sideways and saw her. She wore a black maxi dress. Her dress made her look as elegant as a black swan at night. Undeniably, she gave off an alluring aura. Nonetheless, Michael remembered her wearing a matching outfit with Alexander tonight. The moment Alexander came across Michael’s mind, Michael’s expression instantly turned dark. Ivanka naturally got the hint through his words. She gave her a side glance coolly and did not bother entertaining him. If not for her dignity’s sake, she would not have come over. “What a coincidence to see you here, Ms. Tanya.” Ivanka skirted a
“It shouldn’t be. I saw you at the casino that day, Ms. Tanya. Besides, even if you haven’t played the games yourself, I’m sure you have seen many people around you play them.” Ivanka did not believe that Tanya was clueless. She would never allow Tanya to back out just like that. What she did not know was that while she was talking to Tanya, Michael’s gaze fell upon the two of them. As Ivanka kept testing her, Tanya kept retreating. He also noticed Evan was watching the spectacle from the side. When their eyes met, Evan quickly lowered his head. He did not dare to meet his eyes. Evan’s reaction instantly made Michael understand why Tanya would appear here, and why Ivanka would leave Alexander behind and come to this side as well. His eyes darkened. Evan had already sensed that he was being stared at. Those eyes were sweeping over him like ice blades. Michael could not wait to cut him to pieces. He was already dripping with cold sweat just thinking about it. But he did not
Michael had assigned him a task. “Go get me a deck of cards. Then pass me all those reports,” Michael said coldly. His tone left no space for refusal. The first order was easy, but the second order made Evan want to cry. Those were not just any reports! Those were Barkworth’s Group’s semi-annual reports! By the look of Michael’s expression, he clearly wanted this to be done before the company’s local headquarters clocked off work for the day. He did not need to sleep anymore. He was done for! Evan knew that there was no way he could ask Ivanka for help anymore. So he could only leave forlornly. Ivanka could not help but laugh as she watched Evan leave. Look at him. Michael had worked him to the bone! However, she did not forget the matter at hand. Just as Tanya picked up the juice to drink it, Ivanka hurriedly pulled out a test strip and dipped it into Tanya’s juice and hers. Tanya watched her actions. She was stunned. However, Ivanka smiled and explained, “We’ve
Tanya’s actions had thoroughly exposed her. But Ivanka was not in a hurry. She smiled very gently. “Ms. Tanya, it’s windy here at the beach. Aren’t you a little cold? If you’re cold, I’ll ask Evan to help bring you some of Michael’s clothes.” As soon as she said this, Ivanka felt chills crawl down her spine. She knew that Michael was glaring at her. However, Ivanka ignored him. Not only was she saving her own pride, she was helping him find the culprit. It was Tanya Cullen. How could Tanya not know where she got the drug from? Since she knew where she got the drug from, then she would know some people too. From there, she was bound to know where the antidote was. If there was an antidote, why did they have to work so hard to figure out a cure? “That… wasn’t appropriate, right?” As she said that, Tanya followed Ivanka’s words and wrapped her arms around herself to pretend to be cold. Ivanka laughed. “What’s there to be afraid of? You’re an honored guest. It’s just a pie
At the same time, Ivanka was also the first to snap out of her shock. She hurriedly pulled out paper towels to help Tanya wipe off the stains from her chest. “Ms. Tanya, I’m really sorry for ruining your clothes. Why don’t you come with me to my room and change? I have some clean clothes that I haven’t worn yet. After we come back from changing, we’ll settle accounts with Michael for this!” There was no doubt about it. Michael still cooperated well with her this time. However, this made Tanya believe that Ivanka was testing her on purpose. But if she did not go, that would mean that she was playing right into Ivanka’s hands. She hesitated for a moment. Then, she said, “Thank you, Ms. Lane.” After Tanya agreed, Ivanka took her back to her room. On Michael’s end, Alexander had walked over. Michael walked forward as well. When Michael stood in front of him, Alexander smiled faintly. “Does the great Mr. Barkworth want to talk to me?” “Stay away from her.” Michael stared stern
He knew that Ivanka was skilled. Even if Tanya got angry, Tanya would still be unable to win against Ivanka.But the most important matter at that moment was Michael’s concern over Ivanka.In the end, Michael said, “Alright.”He left and completely ignored Alexander.As he watched Michael’s retreating back, Alexander scoffed in derision.He had thought that he would be able to exercise his limbs, but Michael had chosen to back down at the last moment!But that was fine. Based on Michael’s personality, it would not take long before they officially fought each other, and Alexander would look forward to it.…Ivanka brought Tanya into her room once she opened the door using the password. She even intentionally let Tanya see the password. “After Michael was drugged, we had Evan get us a suite for convenience’s sake. Ms. Tanya, if you like him, you should be more courageous. If necessary and if you need help, I can help you.” Ivanka smiled gently.But Tanya refused to believe tha
Ivanka understood everything just by looking at Stella’s expression.The drinks and pastries had to be the problem. The weakness and fatigue people were experiencing must have come from consuming them. She tested them with a test strip right away.As expected, they had been poisoned.She had not eaten anything, so she was fine. But she was unsure about Vincenzo, so she checked on him immediately. Thankfully, he was unharmed.Stella let out a deep breath.Before she could say anything, Vincenzo scolded her. “You ran back here and left Njord alone? Hurry up and get back there!”“Yes, Boss!”Stella responded quickly and ran off.Ivanka was about to speak when Michael and Evan rushed in.Michael looked anxious and was breathing heavily.Just like Stella, he was panicking.“Come here. Let me check.” Ivanka nodded at him. She knew how stubborn he was.Michael pursed his lips together and hesitated.But Ivanka had already stepped forward and checked on him. His pulse was weakenin
Vincenzo immediately noticed Michael putting some distance between them.It was not out of fear but respect for Vincenzo’s status. After all, he was Ivanka’s only family.Ivanka walked straight to Vincenzo without sparing Michael a glance.Michael could only stand there and watch her leave.Back at their spot, Vincenzo remained silent. Ivanka, however, felt uneasy.She had only gone to the restroom and had not expected to run into Michael.After some thought, she decided to explain.“Uncle, I didn’t go looking for him.”“You don’t need to explain. Even if you did, that’s your choice. I’ve said what I needed to. The decision is yours.”His tone was calm, but to Ivanka, it sounded like he was upset.She wanted to say more, but Vincenzo spoke first. “Don’t blame yourself. I’m not angry. Once the banquet is over, take a few days to rest. Then we’ll head out.”“Alright.”Since he had already said that, there was nothing more to say.Caeser had hosted the banquet to trigger inte
Ivanka saw the grin on Michael’s face and immediately let go of his arm. Her expression darkened with displeasure.Michael looked like he was enjoying her frustration.“I’m not,” he denied at once, quickly adding, “I’m happy because you pulled me away. It shows you care.”Ivanka was speechless.She looked at his smiling face and shook her head. “I just didn’t want you getting into a fight with Mr. George right now. If something happened to you while I was there, I couldn’t just leave. And if I didn’t, that would make me responsible for you.”Michael frowned. “Do you really think I’m that useless?”He had fought Mr. George before and never even saw him as a threat. There was no way someone like that could take him down.“That’s not the point. Mr. George isn’t alone, but you are. This isn’t your territory, Michael. And don’t forget, the drug in your system hasn’t fully cleared, and your gunshot wound—”He cut her off before she could finish.“That injury was a long time ago. I’m
Ivanka had never revealed her identity as Violet Cress. How did Mr. George figure it out just from her treating Caeser?“Mr. Ali, I only gave Mr. Hicks a few herbal prescriptions. It was nothing special.”“Caeser has plenty of skilled doctors, yet none of them could fix his condition. You did so effortlessly. That says a lot. Anyone who can earn his trust must be exceptionally capable. Ms. Ivanka, the Ganoderma Nebula is not something just anyone can use properly, nor does everyone have your level of confidence.”At first, Mr. George had not suspected anything. But after learning about the legendary medical expert, Violet Cress, he started making connections. She was well known by reputation, yet no one had ever seen her face. He had looked into her background and found that she was probably not elderly.There was also the Ganoderma Nebula.So, he made an educated guess.Looking at Ivanka’s calm reaction, he was even more convinced. When he first mentioned it, there had been a fl
A teasing voice broke the moment, interrupting Ivanka and Michael.They turned to look.Standing before them was none other than Mr. George. It had been a while since they last saw him.Michael narrowed his eyes. He had not expected him to show up at Caeser’s banquet.“What? Didn’t learn your lesson last time?” His tone was cold and sharp.As he spoke, he stepped forward. He simultaneously shielded Ivanka behind him.They knew they were in Mirvania, and Vincenzo was nearby. No matter what Mr. George was planning, he would not dare make a move under Vincenzo’s watch.Still, Michael’s reaction was instinctive.“No hard feelings, right? Isn’t this how friendships start?” Mr. George replied indifferently. He stepped to the side and looked at Ivanka.“Friends?” Ivanka let out a sharp laugh. “Be honest, Mr. George. Do you really think we could ever be friends?”She had taken the Ganoderma Nebula. He had tried to steal it by sending his men. She had turned five of them against him a
Ivanka tried to step aside, but Michael blocked her path.The acrid smell of smoke hit her.She instinctively covered her nose and mouth.Michael saw her reaction and put out his cigarette.“If I talk through a third party and they can’t get my point across to my subordinates, wouldn’t it be better to handle it myself?”Ivanka frowned. “Is this really the time to talk about this?”She thought about pushing him away, but she decided against it.“I know it’s not. I also know you did all that to make me give up. But I won’t. It will just hurt.”His voice was hoarse and tinged with sorrow.He looked heartbroken.If this had been before, she might have felt bad for him. But at that moment, she felt nothing. She said calmly, “That’s your problem, not mine. If you want to keep getting knocked out and run around like this, be my guest.”She stepped forward and pulled out her phone.Michael knew exactly what she meant. If he kept blocking her way, she would call Njord, Stella, and t
“Alright, go back to the casino and wait for my order.”The fight between Tanya and Blake had revealed how fragile their relationship was. If Tanya thought the stranger she met at the party was reliable, she would try to leave Blake.She would have thought that she had gotten her freedom. But in fact, it was just another circle of hell awaiting her.By then, Tanya would suffer a worse fate than death.That was what Ivanka wanted to see.After all, Tanya had disguised herself as Ivanka and put a stain on her reputation for a time. Moreover, Tanya was still planning to come after her and Michael.Ivanka would not intervene in the feud between Tanya and Michael, but since she had run into Tanya at the party, she would like to settle the score between her and Tanya.“That’s your plan?”As Ivanka hung up, Vincent could not help frowning.He knew what she was up to when she had asked Njord to assign the job to a man.But the progress was too slow!Ivanka nodded with a smile. “Yeah
Tanya was not a fool.Seeing Tanya’s reaction, the man smiled calmly and said, “Seriously? He’s just your boyfriend. He can’t possibly stop you from making friends, right?”Tanya ignored him and kept walking.She reached a junction and took out her phone to book a ride. But the Hicks family’s mansion was on the hillside. Moreover, Caeser had contacted the Ministry of Transport to impose traffic control in the area. Apart from those who attended the party, no one else’s vehicle was allowed to enter.Seeing that there was not a single car around, Tanya had no choice but to walk down the hill.Blake had told her to get lost, so she would not go back to the mansion to ask for his help.She walked for about five minutes. High heels were not made for long-distance walks, and she was in a long evening gown. She held a little purse that contained her phone, lipstick, a small packet of tissues, and nothing else. Worse still, she could not tear off the long hem of her gown.Tanya had no c
What Blake said struck a chord with Tanya.Her expression was cold, and the look in her eyes was vicious.She did not even love Blake, so everything he did had nothing to do with her. She did not care if he was involved with other women.“Do you have anything else to say? I don’t think I need to be at this party for long.” Tanya averted her gaze so that she did not have to look Blake in the eye.She had made her point clear. If he did not need her around, she would take her leave for the night.Naturally, Blake knew what she meant to say.“Get lost then!”He yelled at Tanya right away. She did not even spare him a look before lifting the hem of her dress, turning around, and walking away.Blake’s voice was filled with disgust, hatred, and rage. But Tanya could not care less about how he felt.She had come to the party with Blake, who arranged their ride. The Hicks, who organized this party, had prepared a parking lot for the guests. There were cars arranged neatly across the p